Boland Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Scholarship

QUALIFICATIONS

• The scholarship opportunity is open to undergraduate through post-grad students. All applicants must be actively enrolled in a U.S. college/university.
• All submissions should contain the authors name, address, phone number, current major and college.
• All submissions should be emailed to queensinjuryscholarship@mail.com
• All submissions must be in .pdf format.
• All submissions must be received by December 31, 2026.
• Winner will be announced on our website on January 31, 2027.

2026 ESSAY TOPIC
Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed reforms to New York’s No-Fault auto insurance system signal a significant shift in how the state defines and litigates “serious injury” claims. The Governor aims to reduce rising insurance costs and deter frivolous lawsuits, yet these changes carry far-reaching implications for accident victims, attorneys, and insurers alike. As lawmakers debate the proposal, the redefinition of “serious injury” stands poised to reshape New York auto accident litigation. Does creating a more objective definition improve fairness, or restrict access to justice for accident victims?

Guidelines:

• Only answer the questions provided.
• Use online articles and caselaw to support your essay.
• Proper grammar, spelling, and citations should be used.
• All submissions will be checked for plagiarism and AI detection.